Airline Industry Information articles from October 2006

Airline Industry Information archives from October 2006

EADS board of directors meets to discuss A380 delays.(Airbus A380)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Further delays to the Airbus A380 programme were evaluated at a meeting of Airbus' parent company EADS on 29 September. According to The Associated Press, no decision was...

French prosecutors urge maximum sentence for man on trial for 11 September connections.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A maximum prison sentence has been urged for a Moroccan man who is standing trial on terrorist charges in France. The man, named as Karim Mehdi, is accused of associating...

First bodies recovered from crashed GOL aircraft.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first bodies have been recovered from the Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Brazil's GOL airline that crashed on 29 September. According to the Brazilian air force,...

British Airways proposes ways to deal with doubled pension deficit.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The deficit of British Airways' pensions fund has more than doubled, the airline said on 29 September. The company reportedly caused some resentment from its unions by...

Flight diverted due to hamster on board.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An escaped hamster on board forced an Austrian Airlines aircraft make an unscheduled landing in Innsbruck, Austria on Friday (29 September). The aircraft, on its way from...

British Airways shares rise on report of potential bids.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A newspaper report claiming that two Middle Eastern airlines considered bidding for British Airways earlier this year led to shares in the airline rising by more than 2%. ...

EgyptAir doubles order for Boeing 737s.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EgyptAir has exercised options for six Boeing 737s. According to Boeing, the decision to exercise the options doubles a previous order and the total order for 12 Boeing...

Delta Air Lines reports decreased loss for August.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines Inc (Other OTC: DALRQ.PK) reported a loss of USD11m in August on 29 October. The airline, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, reportedly said...

UAL Corp extends contract for Glenn Tilton.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UAL Corp (Nasdaq: UAUA), the parent company of United Airlines, has extended the term for the airline's president, chairman and CEO Glenn Tilton for a further four years. ...

Profit forecast increased by Ryanair.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish based budget carrier Ryanair Holdings Plc has announced that it has increased its profit forecast for the full year ended 31 March 2007. The company's chief...

Delta Air Lines flight evacuated in Boston.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A flight operated by Delta Air Lines from LaGuardia Airport was evacuated upon arrival in Boston on Friday (29 September) after reports of smoke in aircraft's cockpit and cabin...

US Congress approves legislation to repeal Wright Amendment.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Congress on 29 September approved legislation that will repeal the 1979 Wright Amendment and end a Texas turf war between American Airlines and Southwest...

Man arrested for placing fake bomb at JFK airport.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airport officials at John F. Kennedy International Airport said a man was arrested on 29 September on charges of placing a fake bomb at one of the airport's parking lots. ...

Three men win case against Alitalia over cancelled flight.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Italy's Alitalia has reportedly lost a case against three Italian doctors who were stranded in Chicago in the United States for 36 hours when an airline cancelled their flight....

US Airways launches promotional campaign.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has launched its Everything Counts promotion, described by the airline as a new opportunity for members to earn extra Preferred qualifying miles between...

go! launches go! Vacations.(travel website selling holiday packages)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesa Air Group's (Nasdaq: MESA) go!, the airline's interisland Hawaii division, has launched go! Vacations and is now selling holiday packages through its website at...

GOL provides details on the people aboard Flight 1907.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL airline has issued a statement providing more details about the crew and passengers of Flight 1907 that crashed on 29 September at a location 30 kilometres from...

American Airlines expresses pleasure at passing of Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corp (NYSE: AMR), has said that it is pleased that the United States Senate and the House of Representatives have passed the Wright...

USPS awards contracts to seven passenger airlines.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Postal Service has awarded air transportation contracts to seven passenger airlines effective 30 September 2006. The USPS said that the airlines awarded...

Delta and Worldspan make seven-year agreement.(Delta Air Lines)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Worldspan, LP and Delta Air Lines Inc (Other OTC: DALRQ) have completed a new long-term distribution agreement. The contract means that Worldspan's Super Access Product...

CSA to sell catering service and cargo terminal.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Czech airline CSA is to sell its catering service and a cargo terminal at the Prague Ruzyne international airport. The airline said that the decision to sell the assets is...

Airbus announces completion of A380 wake vortex study.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD After three years of studies Airbus has announced that the Airbus A380 Wake Vortex Steering Group has reported its conclusions and is now able to provide more specific guidance...

Comair schedules talks with union ahead of deadline.
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US-based airline Comair was expected to meet with its pilots over the weekend (30 September-1 October) in an attempt to agree on concessions that the carrier considers...

Ryanair to purchase more aircraft from Boeing.(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Michael O'Leary, the chief executive of Irish based budget carrier Ryanair, has announced that the company has confirmed orders for 32 further Boeing 737-800 aircraft. ...

Midwest Connect to upgrade services.(Fairchild 328JET )(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United States-based Midwest Airlines has said that Midwest Connect will soon launch enhanced service on several routes with an upgrade of equipment from turboprop aircraft to...

Continental ranked best for international business class in the US.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD According to a survey of Conde Nast Traveler readers published in the magazine's October 2006 edition, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) outranked all of its United States...

Midwest Airlines launches sales of exclusive Beanie Baby.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines has said that it has launched sales of Chocolate Chip, the latest TY Beanie Baby and a Midwest exclusive. The airline said that Chocolate Chip is a limited...

Boeing names Larry Dickenson as vice president, sales, for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE: BA) has appointed Larry Dickenson to lead the Boeing Commercial Airplanes sales team as vice president, sales. Dickenson will have...

ExpressJet Holdings reports traffic figures for September.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE:XJT) has reported increased traffic and capacity in September 2006 for its Continental Express operating fleet. The company said that during the...

Mexican airport operator to hold extraordinary shareholders' meeting to amend bylaws.(Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, SA de CV (NYSE: PAC and BMV: GAP) reported on Monday (2 October) proposed changes to its corporate bylaws. The...

Northwest releases earnings outlook for 2006.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (Other OTC: NWACQ) has released a new earnings outlook for 2006. The airline said that the figures given in the outlook are pre-tax, excluding...

Continental Airlines reports record load factors for September.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has reported its September 2006 traffic figures. The airline said it had a September consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of...

Travel Service orders Boeing aircraft.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE: BA) has confirmed that Travel Service, a Czech airline company, has placed an order for two Next-Generation 737-900ERs with advanced-technology Blended Winglets....

FL Group to list Icelandair Group on the Icelandic stock exchange.(Flugleidir Group)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Icelandic investment group FL Group confirmed on Tuesday (3 October) its plans to list the airline, transportation and tourism industry holding company Icelandair Group on the...

AirTran launches fare sale to all destinations.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has launched a sale for flights to and from all of the airline's destinations. The carrier said that...

Mandala aircraft skids off runway at Juwata.(Juwata airport)(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A domestic Boeing 737-200 operated by Mandala skidded off the runway at the Juwata airport, Indonesia today (3 October), according to an airport employee. The aircraft...

Comair says lack of pilot concessions could led to contract loss - claim.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United States-based carrier Comair has said that it could lose a bid for regional air services due to a lack of concessions from its pilots union. Comair has been looking...

Supreme Court refuses to consider airline case after late appeal filing.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Supreme Court has refused to consider the case of Northwest Airlines Corp versus Spirit Airlines Inc. The case has been described as a significant...

Continental CEO rejects claims of merger plans.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has no plans to merge with another airline despite industry speculation, according to the airline's CEO Larry Kellner. According to The Associated...

Irish government to show commitment to airline through stake - claim.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's finance minister Brian Cowen has said in a newspaper interview that it is important for the Irish government to keep a blocking minority stake in Aer Lingus, an Irish...

Alitalia bid for Volare annulled - claim.
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Italian judicial source has said that the EUR38m bid by Alitalia for Volare was effectively cancelled yesterday (2 October) by a court ruling. The unnamed source...

Airlines urge EU and US to make new agreement on passenger data.(European Union)(United States )(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air traffic by commercial airlines has not been affected by the failure of the European Union and the United States to reach a new agreement on passenger data transfer. ...

Flight recorders from crashed GOL aircraft found.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The cockpit voice and data recorders from GOL Flight 1907 have been found, according to Brazil's air force. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, crashed in the Amazon on 29...

Qantas announces partnership with Sofitel for first class lounges.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian airline Qantas has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Sofitel, a luxury hotel brand, that will enable the hotel group to operate the airline's new...

Customer service partnership announced between Garlands and easyJet.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost carrier easyJet has awarded a new customer service contract to Garlands Call Centres, a UK-based provider of customer contact services via phone, e-mail and the web....

Amsterdam airport to delay increase in fees for noisy aircraft.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The earliest that Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands will be able to increase fees for noisy aircraft will be November 2007. The airport, which currently has...

Turkish Airlines flight hijacked.(Brief article)
October 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Turkish Airlines aircraft has been hijacked in an apparent protest against Pope Benedict XVI's planned visit to Turkey next month. The Boeing 737-400 aircraft, with 107...

Norwegian reports 58% increase in September passenger traffic.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Norwegian airline Norwegian Air Shuttle AS (Norwegian) issued on Wednesday (4 October) its traffic report for September, reporting a 58% increase in total passenger traffic...

Hedson Technologies International AB wins strategic Airbus order.(Airbus S.A.S.)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Swedish cleaning, curing and lifting equipment supplier Hedson Technologies International AB said on Wednesday (4 October) that it has received a strategic order from...

Alcan signs supply agreement with Bombardier Aerospace.(Bombardier Aerospace North America)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alcan Rolled Products - Ravenswood, an aluminium rolling mill and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcan Inc (NYSE, TSX: AL), announced on 3 October that it has signed an agreement...

Relatives taken to crash site of GOL aircraft.(Gol Transportes Aereos)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The families of those who died in the crash of GOL Flight 1907 have been taken to the Amazon to fly over the wreckage of the aircraft. According to Reuters, relatives had...

Airbus confirms further delay to A380.(Airbus S.A.S.)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has said that it has informed its A380 customers about a further delay in the delivery schedule of the new model. The company said that...

Austrian Airlines to offer rights issue.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Austrian Airlines has said it plans to raise EUR350m in a rights issue. The issue is reportedly supported by key shareholders and is aimed at helping the carrier return to...

Alaska Air Group reports September passenger traffic for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE: ALK) has reported the September passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The company said that Alaska's...

Barclay Crocker offering delivery of personal hygiene kits for air travellers due to tighter air travel security.
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Barclay Crocker Inc has said that it is offering personal care items at http://www.easytravelkits.com for delivery to destination hotels, offices or residences for air...

Southwest Airlines reports September traffic figures.
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has reported its September traffic figures. Southwest reported that it flew 5.2bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in September 2006, a 9.8%...

Turkish hijacker wanted to send message to the Pope - claim.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Italian interior minister said today (4 October) that the Turkish man who hijacked a Turkish Airlines flight to Italy feared for his safety because he had converted to...

Indonesian airports urged to evaluate visibility.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airports in areas covered in thick smoke from forest fires in Indonesia were today (4 October) urged to close if conditions made landing hazardous. The instructions were...

Passports of Legacy jet pilots seized pending investigation in Brazil crash.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The two pilots of the Legacy executive jet that collided midair with GOL Flight 1907 on 29 September have been ordered to stay in Brazil pending an investigation of the crash....

Union urges Malaysia Airlines to order.(Malaysia Airline System Bhd.'s delayed Airbus A380 order)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Malaysia Airlines should cancel its order for six Airbus A380 aircraft, according to the airline's labour union. The union reportedly urged the airline to cancel the order...

Singapore Airlines and Qantas review situation after A380 delay.(Qantas Airways Ltd.)(Airbus S.A.S.)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two of the airlines that have ordered the Airbus A380 aircraft have said that they are disappointed with the confirmed delay in deliveries. Singapore Airlines and...

Malaysia Airlines to resume service to Beirut.
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Malaysia Airlines today (4 October) said that it will resume flights to Beirut. The airline also said that it would suspend operations to Cairo as it reorganises its...

Mesaba seeks to impose concessions on its unions.(Mesaba Aviation Inc.)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesaba Aviation Inc is seeking permission to impose concessions on its unions on 15 October. The unions have reportedly said they will strike if the airline is successful...

Iran Air flight makes emergency landing.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An aircraft operated by Iran Air made an emergency landing at an airport in Teheran yesterday (3 October) but aviation officials denied an initial report of an engine fire. ...

Surviving Comair co-pilot leaves hospital.(James Polehinke)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD James Polehinke, co-pilot of Comair Flight 5191 and the only survivor of the crash near Lexington's Blue Grass Airport that killed 49 people, has been released from hospital....

Hijacker was seeking political asylum, Turkish officials say.(Ekinci, Hakan)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Officials in Turkey have said that a Turkish man who hijacked an aircraft yesterday (3 October) and forced it to fly to Italy is an army deserter who had sought political...

AT&T signs agreement with US Airways Group.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) said that the company has broadened its relationship with US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) by entering into a USD7m networking equipment agreement. In...

United Airlines reports September traffic figures.
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2006. The passenger load factor for September was 79.5%. The total scheduled...

GOL confirms Flight 1907 pilots found.(Gol Transportes Aereos)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has confirmed that the bodies of captain Decio Chaves Junior and co-pilot Thiago Jordao Cruso have been found. The two men were the...

American Eagle reports increased traffic figures for September.
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines has reported its traffic figures for September 2006. The carrier said that its systemwide traffic increased by 3.1% compared to September 2005, on...

Nippon Cargo Airlines takes delivery of new Boeing 747-400ER Freighter.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 747-400 Freighter to Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) in Japan. The delivery is the...

Pinnacle to file monthly flight delay reports with BTS in 2007.(Pinnacle Airlines Inc.)(Bureau of Transportation Statistics)(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has revealed that it has directed Pinnacle Airlines, which operates as Northwest Airlink, to...

Special prices on all tickets announced by Oasis Hong Kong Airlines.(Brief article)
October 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low fare long-haul carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines has announced that for a limited time it will offer all business class and economy class tickets at the special prices of...

Ryanair makes EUR1.48bn offer for Aer Lingus.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Ryanair Holdings Plc on Thursday (5 October) made a EUR1.48bn offer for Aer Lingus Plc to expand its operations in Ireland. According to The Associated Press,...

American Airlines reports September traffic figures.
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has reported its traffic figures for September 2006. The airline reported a September load factor of 75.5%, a decrease of 0.7 points compared to the same...

Airbus could abandon A350 XWB project - claim.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Airbus could abandon the A350 XWB project, according to the company's CEO Christian Streiff. The CEO said he does not rule out abandoning the project, which...

Investigation suggests Legacy jet's transponder was shut off when it collided with GOL flight.
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The two pilots of the business jet that collided mid-air with GOL Flight 1907 may have shut off the transponder in the aircraft, according to the Brazilian authorities. ...

Italian authorities plan to prosecute Turkish hijacker.
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Turkish man who hijacked an aircraft and forced it to fly to Italy will be prosecuted, according to Italian officials. Officials said that they intend to prosecute the...

US airlines struggle to keep up with more bags - report.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Recent United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics reportedly show that the number of bags lost or delayed by airlines continues to increase. The agency said...

Air Canada pilots ask court to block CAD2bn payout.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The pilots of Air Canada have requested that a court blocks the airline's parent company ACE Aviation Holdings Inc from paying out CAD2bn of capital to shareholders. ...

Man who carried dynamite on board aircraft charged by US grand jury.(Howard MacFarland Fish)(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A United States grand jury returned a two-count indictment that charges a student who carried dynamite in his bag with carrying an explosive on an aircraft and entering an...

Woman charged with disruption and sexual assault on board US Airways flight.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An altercation on board US Airways Flight 1494 ended in a woman being charged with sexual assault yesterday (4 October). According to Conan Bruce, a spokesman for the...

European Union diplomats say passenger data deal likely.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European Union diplomats have said that the EU is preparing to yield to demands from the United States for giving law enforcement agencies easier access to transatlantic air...

EADS shares fall on A380 delay confirmation; airlines review orders.(Brief article)
October 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The shares of Airbus parent company EADS fell sharply yesterday (4 October) after the company announced a further production delay for its A380 aircraft. Investment banks...